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Vodafone might gift Malala a cellphone

Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, has reportedly admitted that she does not have a mobile phone

Malala Yousafzai

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Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai, who stood up against Taliban and was shot in the head for promoting education for girls, has reportedly admitted that she does not have a mobile phone.

Malala's admission at a conference showcasing cellphone provider Vodafone's initiatives to support women was acknowledged with a chorus of chuckles by a visibly charmed crowd.

According to Fox News, International Development Minister Justine Greening offered to give her a spare cellphone.

Meanwhile, speculations are rife that Vodafone Chief Executive Vittorio Colao, who was seated in the front row during the conference, could soon gift Malala an advanced mobile phone.

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First Published: Mar 04 2014 | 1:45 PM IST

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